High-tech vs low-tech aquarium
Ah, the eternal question: should you add CO₂ or not? I remember my first tank becoming completely overgrown with al...
Blog: Aquarium plants
CO₂ aquarium: do you really need it for plants?
CO₂… it sounds like rocket science to many beginners. Do you really need to buy a whole kit, or will your plants ma...
Why is your aquarium plant losing leaves?
Aquarium plants lose their leaves due to a CO2 deficiency, insufficient lighting, or because they're transitioning from above-water to underwater. The problem is usually easy to solve; it's also called autofragmentation or stem rot.
How do you propagate all aquarium plants?
Did you know that aquarium plants are easy to propagate? By cutting them in half and replanting the remaining part...
Aquarium plants for beginners, do you know them?
If you're looking to start keeping an aquarium, I recommend keeping it as simple as possible. You can do this by keeping your plant life low-tech. Low-tech means aquarium plants that require minimal additional equipment like CO2, plant food, and strong lighting.
Echinodorus plants, everything you need to know!
This article explores one of the most well-known aquarium plants: the Echinodorus. Here you'll find everything you...
How do you successfully keep aquarium plants?
Dying or poorly growing aquarium plants are caused by a deficiency or excess of CO2, nutrients, or light. They could also be paludarium plants, which will die within two weeks if completely submerged.
What should you pay attention to when buying aquarium plants?
Selecting aquarium plants. It seems like a simple task, but it isn't. Not every plant is suitable for every aquarium. Many aquarium plants can be harmful to the rest of the aquarium, and these are sometimes still sold.
What are aquarium mother plants?
Mother plants are essentially large, fully grown aquarium plants that are ideal for taking cuttings. They're also ideal for large aquascapes. These plants are much stronger than the fragile, small cuttings.
How do you make a floating plant ring?
Want to prevent your aquarium from turning into a jungle of floating plants? Don't worry, because a floating plant...
Melting Cryptocoryne? Here's how to prevent it!
One of the most commonly used aquarium plants is Cryptocoryne. These spatula-shaped aquarium plants are used in the middle/background. As soon as you plant your first Cryptocoryne plants in your aquarium, you might have noticed that after a few weeks, the plant becomes completely slimy and either dies or grows back. In this article, we'll discuss how you can prevent this!
Which aquarium plants are suitable for cichlids?
Cichlids are one of the most commonly kept aquarium fish because they're large, beautiful, and powerful! However, they're also known for another thing: they don't do well with plants. This is a myth, because with the right plant choices and techniques, they thrive with a variety of aquarium plants. You just need to know what's possible! Don't just try everything, as that's a waste of time, energy, and money. So read this article thoroughly so you know what plants are suitable for your cichlid aquarium!
Which aquarium plants are suitable for goldfish and veiltails?
Most aquarists start keeping goldfish or veiltails early in life. I worked in pet stores for years, where we also sold specific plants for these fish. There was always one problem, though. The goldfish eventually eat the plants, and you end up buying a new bunch! This isn't a problem... you just have to choose what you want with your goldfish/veiltail aquarium.
